Lifeguard - South Knox Community Center (Vestal)

Job DetailsJob Location: Vestal - Knoxville, TN 37920Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWe are hiring for a lifeguard at out Vestal Club! If you live close to South Knoxville and have your lifeguard certification, we need you! If you are looking for afternoon hours M-F between 2:30pm and 6pm, we have the perfect opportunity! We will also have more flexibility with our summer hours.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Lifeguard is responsible for implementing and supervising activities within the pool area, shower area, and locker room following all licensing requirements.

KEY ROLES (Job Responsibilities):

Program Development and Implementation

Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure safety of members. Safety is the primary concern of the aquatics development worker

Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members and visitors

Utilize programs that are fun and engaging to the members in aquatics area and allow all members to participate regardless of skill level

Maintain a ratio of staff to members at 1:10

Keep track of all members’ pool usage utilizing Visions tracking system

Program Supervision

Provide active supervision continually interacting with all members providing motivation and encouragement

Always set example of appropriate dress and monitor members swim attire helping them understand what is appropriate in the aquatics area

Observe and test all club members before they participate in water activities. Know and understand the skill level of each member in your group

Ensure that members understand and follow proper personal hygiene practices before and/or after swimming

Discipline members fairly, consistently, and only according to established policies and procedures

Ensure a productive work environment by participating in staff meetings

Prepare Youth for Success

Know the Youth Development Strategy- Instill in youth feelings of Belonging, Usefulness, Influence and Competence (BUIC).

Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:

promote and stimulate program participation;

create opportunities for development of strengths and competencies

provide guidance and role modeling to members.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

May participate in special programs and/or events

May be required to be a monitor on the bus

Complete trainings as required by licensing agency

May be required to help out in multiple areas as needed

Maintain and clean the pool and surrounding area

Ensure pool has proper chemical levels in water

Keep all swimwear provided by club clean and laundered

Clean any other areas and bathrooms as needed at the end of day

QualificationsSKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

High School diploma or GED

Must be Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid Certified

Experience working with children

Knowledge of youth development

Knowledge of Department of Education/ DHS Licensing Requirements

Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems

Ability to deal with the general public

Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth

Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Must be flexible and be able to work well with other team members

Ability to multitask

Problem solving skills